Auto supplier adding 120 jobs in Franklin

Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies in Franklin is planning to hire and add two new production lines, which would include a yet-to-be announced investment in machinery and equipment. The new jobs include engineering positions, maintenance and production technicians, and supervisory roles.

The Dayton Development Coalition and the company — a business group of Faurecia, the world’s seventh largest automotive supplier — made the announcement on Monday. It continues the upward momentum that auto-related manufacturing companies have seen in the region during the last few years.

Mark Stidham, president of Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, said increasing demand in the automotive industry for weight reduction, pollutant emissions control and energy recovery are driving Faurecia’s customers toward innovative technology solutions, many of which are produced in the Dayton area.

“Faurecia has proudly operated in the city of Franklin and the Dayton region for 20 years,” Stidham said. “Our growth here is a proof point to the skill and commitment of the workforce in the area and we look forward to using that advantage to build on our success for many years to come.”

The company already has 330 jobs here. Franklin was competing against in Missouri and Michigan for the new production lines and jobs, which will add nearly $4.5 million in annual payroll.

“The Dayton region has a long standing history in the automotive industry,” said Jeff Hoagland, president and CEO of the Dayton Development Coalition. “The manufacturing and supply chain capabilities in our region continue to attract significant investment, leading to job retention and job creation.”